Regulation
Where gambling law ends and event contracts begin
Why the regulatory classification of event contracts matters for UK platforms and users.
By PredictionSites.co.uk editorial teamPublished 20 August 2026Updated 2 September 2026
The story
The classification of event contracts remains one of the most important questions facing the UK prediction-market sector.
Today, real-money access for British consumers is concentrated in licensed betting exchanges. Overseas financial and crypto models do not carry the same permissions or protections.
Our legality guide tracks the durable regulatory position while this news article records the developing story.
Sources and references
- UK Gambling Commission
- GOV.UK